# randy

/ˈɹændi/ (US) · /ɹˈændi/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/randy
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. sexually aroused

adjective · CEFR C2 · British English · Informal

feeling a strong desire for sex.

For teachers: feeling or expressing strong sexual desire; lustful.

- He had a few drinks and started acting a bit randy with everyone at the party.
- The character in the comedy was portrayed as a randy old man who was constantly flirting with the younger staff members.

Usage: Usually used as a predicative adjective after a verb like 'feel' or 'be'.

Teaching tip: This word is much more common in British English than American English; in the US, it is primarily recognized as a name.

## Examples

- He felt a bit randy after watching that romantic movie.
- The characters in the comedy show are portrayed as constantly randy and looking for dates.
- The play's humor relies heavily on the antics of a randy old aristocrat who unsuccessfully pursues every guest at the estate.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.